There are so many possibilities for the creative mind to do an awesome engagement proposal! The story behind my husband’s proposal, to me, is really quite funny. He had lofty aspirations to do his proposal at the apex of a very tall ferris wheel at a park festival that had deep meaning to both of us. Sadly, that year the ferris wheel ended up be dramatically smaller than it was in previous years, for one reason or another.

As a general rule, the lower a person’s education level, the more likely they are to be laid off or suffer pay cuts because of trade with China. Entire industries that rely on low skill workers have been all but destroyed by Chinese competition. There are few companies left in the United States that make plush toys or clothes or plastic cooking utensils.

Clinical psychologist Dr. John Mayer is also not impressed, and worries about the ongoing impact of fidget spinners on kids, to boot. “First, even if they have some therapeutic benefit a diversion device like this takes the person away from developing ‘compensation techniques’ that are necessary for the long term control of their condition and better functioning,” he explains in an email.

When Earl returned, he viewed the full size clay model in the styling auditorium and, of course, noticed the missing fins. “After a pause,” recalled James, “Mr. Earl began, ‘You know, when I came into the studio that day for the first time and saw the mockup, I could actually see the finished car at the Waldorf, and it was exactly as I’d pictured it.’ Another pause, and then he continued, ‘Now why don’t you take the car back and make it the way it was when I left?’ With that, he turned and walked out.